The hotel is not a 4 star hotel. The standard is very low: The majority of the guests come with external agencies and are sold pre made all inclusive packages which, unexpectedly, drive the overall quality of the hotel. The gym has no weights and the indoor pool is a pond. All the sunbeds except the one around the pool are extra. There is a different area for breakfast for more expensive guests. The management is appalling and immature and denies the hotel has issues. The bed sheets stink Although the have refurbished the hotel recently the hallways are pretty stinky. However the place is more suitable for families with kids that like to be entertained by animation. The area is okay and pretty close to everywhere.

Nothing special, just another hotel in the middle of nowhere with some views and no beach

Great hotel and facilities....secluded beach on doorstep!!...location is beautiful...and hotel staff friendly and welcoming...i will be back!

The ambiance was not great and the quality of food was really poor. Overall, the hotel could use a bit of upgrade.

PURTROPPO ABBIAMO VISSUTO QUESTA ESPERIENZA IN QUESTA STRUTTURA CHE TI FANNO PAGARE PURE L'ARIA CHE RESPIRI ( PAGARE L'USO DELLA CASSAFORTE E' ALQUANTO INSOLITA ) CAMERE ARREDATE IN MODO MOLTO ECONOMICO PER IL PREZZO CHE UNO PAGA NON NE VALE LA PENA PERSONALE SCORTESE E MALEDUCATO NON CONSIGLIABILE

Our stay has been very nice, the only thing we didn't like much is that the rooms we had (Deluxe studio) were a bit too dark (no windows, only a glass door), but there was a nice patio in front and we didn't spend much time inside the rooms. The hotel staff have been very kind and efficient.

Very very interesting hotel, good food, incredible staff. I recommend this hotel to a friend Absolutely.

There is good and bad it depends on what you are looking for on your stay. Good: This resort is very well located, my wife and I had some amazing views with excelent photos on sunsets. We enjoyed a very nice breakfast buffet with a view. When we did the check in, we were upgraded to a room with a sea view and that was nice. The hotel has a friendly staff, but still with an european vibe. It has his own (small) beach which is kinda nice although you always want to visit ses illetes beach in this island. Bad: The rooms are very simple and "austere". The beds have uncofortable mattresses, very cheap sheets and the pillows are small and only have 2 (one for each person). Small elevators, during the mornings when everyone wanted to go for breakfast, 10 minutes and no elevator, so we had to take the stairs 4 floors down because you only have until 10 am, and 2 elevators for 4 persons at the time. Worst: You can hear everything, and I mean "everything" from your neighbors next to your room. During both nights we stayed here people was coming in and out from their bedrooms smashing doors (all wood doors) and this hotel has no sound proof rooms, so I'm afraid my wife and I didn't rest at all, I don't mean one guest(s) next to us, everyone from front and sides were screaming, talking, smashing... Cleanliness is not the best, there was sand on the floor when we got there and hair in the bathtub.

Everything was really perfect! From the staff to the amazing place! Hope to come back there as soon as possible!

We loved the hotel, staff, beach and other offerings. From massages to meals, all was perfect. Lots of people but not over crowded nor sleepy. Just right!

Rapporto qualità preZzo buono, Location comoda, personale gentile, cibo accettabile.

Loved this place. Great staff, friendly animation team, superb pools and large immaculate rooms. Would go back in a flash!

Just back from a couples break in Insotel Formentera Playa. Wonderful hotel right on beach front. Generous breakfast. Great rooms. The nicest hotel staff Ive come across in a long time, every one of them always had a,smile on their face. Very quiet neighbourhood however this was just what the doctor ordered literally! Great beach bar for watching the sunsets further up along the boardwalk. Beautiful chilled island. Hopefully we will be back one day!

Just back from a couples break in Insotel Formentera Playa. Wonderful hotel right on beach front. Generous breakfast. Great rooms. The nicest hotel staff I've come across in a long time, every one of them always had a,smile on their face. Very quiet neighbourhood however this was just what the doctor ordered literally! Great beach bar for watching the sunsets further up along the boardwalk. Beautiful chilled island. Hopefully we will be back one day!

Great stay!!

I love staying in Formentera and this hotel is perfectly placed for the beach, it's between two great places to eat and drink. Gecko Beach has great food, cocktails and evening dining with a fabulous sunset and Lucky Bar is perfect for lunchtime cerveza and nibbles, plus sun-loungers to die for...

Fantastic spread for breakfast. Noisy shows in the evening. All in all not a bad hotel. I would stay there again.

Fair

This hotel was a real let down. From the outset our experience was problematic. The pool area where you lounge smells like excrement indicating drains haven't been cleaned for a considerable time. The buffet breakfast has so many cut corners clearly to save costs from the overripe fruit, cheap cold cuts, tasteless pancakes and some horrible bacon substitute and canned cooked mushrooms. Honestly the only edible things were the cereal and cakes. There is no free wifi nor do the computers offering internet work to a satisfactory level or just don't work. The front desk staff were absolutely useless. They didn't seem to care all the vending machines didn't work and when we asked where we cld buy a phone recharger he answered " everything is closed u won't find one" yet we headed into town to ask a local who told us where to go and we found one! Also whilst the rooms are lovely and well maintained it's very hard to nap as since the floors are tiled you can hear the constant sound of wood benches and stools being dragged along the floor from the other rooms. From morning to night every 5 seconds is the awful sounds of stools being dragged! Ear drums were in pain! Honestly for the price we paid you are better going somewhere more basic but at least with quality breakfast, friendly and helpful staff and a clean pool without a poo smell!

If you want a relaxed environment where to enjoy your holiday (especially if you have young kids, Insotel Formentera Playa is the place for you. Only thing I would change is wifi access, we paid for a week's wifi (€28) but you could only connect one device at a time. I'd say at least 2 is the minimum.

If you want a relaxed environment where to enjoy your holiday (especially if you have young kids, Insotel Formentera Playa is the place for you. Only thing I would change is wifi access, we paid for a weeks wifi (€28) but you could only connect one device at a time. Id say at least 2 is the minimum.

More like a club mec hotel for families with kids. Def. not a 4 star standard hotel

Generally it was very good.

I stayed in this hotel for 5 nights and it was very good, I only booked the breakfast but I recommend an all-inclusive as there are very few alternatives for a decent lunch and evening meal without walking/driving a fair distance and paying a very high price for the hotel meal. However, this minor inconvenience forced me into looking for a good restaurant elsewhere which I found only just around the corner from the hotel. As you walk out of the hotel's main entrance and up to the "moto" hire, turn left and there is a restaurant called the "Bar Carabela", try it, the fish paella is simply out of this world. To accompany this great meal I had a few glasses of Torres Sangre De Toro (Red Wine) which was great too, straight into a UK supermarket to buy a case when I got back. Back to the hotel, the Formentera Playa accommodates everyone, couples, families, etc with great staff, good rooms which are kept perfectly clean, so I highly recommend. The beach is close and what a beach, take the time to walk up the shore to find a perfect spot of which there are many and you have a fantastic day at the beach. I cannot wait to book my next trip to Formentera.

Friendly Staff, central location (public bus service stopped at the door,with routes to all the main towns and beaches on the island), good selection of food in the buffet - generally exceeded our expectations. The beach on the immediate shore in front of the hotel wasnt much to write home about, but there was a lovely beach about 10mins walk along the coast.

This is a large all inclusive type hotel which stands out in Formentera as most hotels are small and boutique style. The deluxe ocean view rooms have the biggest king beds I have ever seen! And worth it for the view of a spectacular subset from your room. Fantastic breakfast, especially at the new "South Beach" restaurant on the beach. This hotel is better if you have kids, but if you book a deluxe ocean view room as a couple you won't be disappointed. Lots of nice restaurants nearby that you can walk to on the beach paths.

I booked this hotel based on previous reviews and i was not disappointed. Yes the hotel decor is dated but overall it was clean and comfortable. My room was clean and fresh with a king sized bed and a balcony with a sea view which was beautiful. Only downside was that the room was overlooking the entertainment arena so if you fancied an early night you were at the mercy of when the entertainment finished (about 11:30 etc) so ask for a room on the other side if you want quiet. The area around the hotel had some small supermarkets, plenty of scooter/bike/car hire and other options to eat if you didn't want the hotel food. Knowing this now I might be inclined to book one of the self catering appartments next time. Speaking of food - the breakfast and dinner buffets were well stocked and had fresh produce and lots of variety so never boring. Try and get a table in the evening near the big windows and you can get a spectacular view of the sunset while you eat. I have to mention the staff were great. Each one of them spoke at least 2 languages if not more. Some of them spoke German, Italian, English and Spanish obviously. The South Beach Club is a nice treat if you feeling like splashing the cash on a nice lunch. Very trendy and rather luxurious. Overall a lovely experience and one that I would happily do again.

When we arrived the reception staff promptly greeted us. We just noticed a little lack of friendliness in the relationship with customers, not a big deal though. In fact, the animation staff was always very kind and friendly with us and the others customers. The facilities in the Hotel were always perfectly clean and tidy and even the cleaners were very friendly with the clients. We happily discovered that breakfast was extremely various and fresh. Service was quick but not particularly impressive because was just about clearing tables and accommodating arriving customers. We didn't have a chance to try the others meals, though. We loved the drinks at the bar. Overall we had a beautiful experience and we will certainly consider to spend another holiday in the Insotel facilities. Be aware of the fact that Formentera is a very expensive place, though.

We stayed in a Luxe room. The room was very beautiful, clearly newly renovated, spacious and clean. The balcony had an amazing view of the sea and the surrounding. Breakfast buffet was included in our stay and it had quite a decent selection. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and I'm sure everyone else would as well. There are a few minor things that I think this hotel could address in order to make it even better: 1) Wi-fi internet should be included and not charged. It is after all 2012 and internet is cheap. The worst part is they charge wi-fi per device! C'mon. 2) They charge hotel guests chairs at the beach?! 3) Breakfast ends at 10:15am. Why not until 11am, which is a normal breakfast ending time in every other hotel?

Great location right on the beach and a short taxi boat ride to Ibiza Old Town. Hotel clean but rooms pretty basic. Did not pay extra for sea view as only stayed one night but would be worth doing if going for longer.

I've always wanted to go to Formantera and this was a good introduction. The bungalows were nice but very low tech so don't expect to use the stove for cooking. We were the only people from England which was interesting. It was mostly Spanish, Italian and German guests, many in family groups and all very laid back. The breakfast in the restaurant is ok but the evening meals on offer were appalling and we were glad to find a restaurant off site to frequent. There are loads of activities and a private beach so we enjoyed the morning yoga, table tennis and the pools but the highlight is snorkelling around the rockpools because the sea is clear, gentle and shallow so good for children. The staff were neither friendly or helpful kept our 5 euro deposit for the table tennis because they couldn't find any money - that left a damper on the whole experience. I would go to this place again but I think a private villa is more suited to my needs.

stayed in september 06 at half board rate. buffet service excellant. drinks from the bar expensive. studio flat very clean with excellant furnishings and bathroom although bath very small. kitchenette very small and no kettle provided. in practical for any self catering. evening entertainment very loud and poor quality. thankfully couldn't hear the entertainment from the studio flats at the back of the hotel grounds. but anyone overlooking the swimming pool would be disturbed by it. need transport if you wish to eat at any other decent location. but lovely grounds and location. location fantastic in terms of a small beach and view.